A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3156760 Details
Epoch: 146 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 3158148 epoch_slot_no: 4548 block_no: 3156612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2019-09-24 23:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2c37d13d046a7218e97813feecc9c9f40ccbb48af452c8f92bec817e59c4085Block Operator
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